OOW-3.1.1

MARPOL pollution prevention, Special Areas and pollutant disposal

OOW-3 · Onboard Ship Operations · OOW-3.1 Pollution Prevention Requirements

This lesson covers the MARPOL convention structure, its six annexes, the concept and practical significance of Special Areas and ECAs, and the OOW's responsibilities for lawful pollutant disposal on a yacht under 3000 GT.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA OOW (Yachts <3000 GT) oral examination syllabus. Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.